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Devika Primić 2 years agofrom Dubrovnik, Croatia

Hi Mel Carriere thank you greatly for sharing your views here.

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Devika Primić 2 years agofrom Dubrovnik, Croatia

AudreyHowitt thank you kindly for stopping by.

Mel Carriere 2 years agofrom San Diego California

I have not seen this movie, but I hope to. In the US we had our own system of apartheid up until the 70s, and remnants still exist. Great hub!

Audrey Howitt 2 years agofrom California

Oh you have made me curious about this movie now!

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Devika Primić 2 years agofrom Dubrovnik, Croatia

Hello MartieCoetser Well things have changed in more of a negative way. Thank you for sharing your views here. I do agree with you and glad we are on the same page.

Martie Coetser 2 years agofrom South Africa

DDE, we both grew up in the same era. As a white South African I thought segregation was normal and the right thing to do. I never thought of it as racism, as I never experienced any hatred towards the other races. To the contrary, according to my perspective, all non-whites were strangers, and interesting. I was always curious about 'their way of living', without realizing that 'their way' was not 100% normal. What did I know? I had no idea of the unfairness, or of the privileges that were given and denied by the government. As I grew up, I realized the truth. Today I hang my head in shame because my ancestors were so cruel and shortsighted. I am so glad segregation and Apartheid are now part of SA's past. But as you know, the people of SA are still struggling to free themselves from all racial issues. Maybe the next generation will start reaping the fruit of equality.

I saw The Express Movie. It touched me deeply!

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Devika Primić 2 years agofrom Dubrovnik, Croatia

pstraubie48 thank you for commenting. i am glad you stopped by all my best to you.

Patricia Scott 2 years agofrom sunny Florida

Racism is ugly and hurtful and it crosses all color lines nowadays so we all have feel it from time to time.

We need to work together to find the commonalities we share rather than focusing on the negatives.

Well done.

Angels are on the way to you today and I hope everyone is good to you today ps

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Devika Primić 2 years agofrom Dubrovnik, Croatia

Ann thank you very much. I appreciate you stopping by

Ann Carr 2 years agofrom SW England

An interesting appraisal of the movie and of the subject matter.

Your personal slant makes it even more fascinating. It's never good to segregate or persecute people just because they're different.

Ann

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Devika Primić 2 years agofrom Dubrovnik, Croatia

Venkatachari M thank you for stopping by

Venkatachari M 2 years agofrom Hyderabad, India

I didn't watch the movie. But your review speaks up of its base story. And the comparison with your life's experiences is worth reading.

FlourishAnyway thank you kindly for sharing a comment always appreciated.

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Devika Primić 2 years agofrom Dubrovnik, Croatia

Hi Jodah Racism is evil! I know that from my personal experiences. Thank you for stopping by.

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Devika Primić 2 years agofrom Dubrovnik, Croatia

MsDora thank you very much for stopping by.

Dora Weithers 2 years agofrom The Caribbean

Thanks Devika for your views on the movie and on discrimination. You are privileged to have experienced life in different countries and you are better off for doing so.

John Hansen 2 years agofrom Queensland Australia

I haven't heard of the movie but I like Dennis Quaid as an actor and especially movies based on sport. The fact that this is a true story would make it even more special also. Racism is wrong and needs to be defeated but unfortunately it seems to be getting worse in my country recently. Thank you for sharing the memories that this movie brought back. Good hub.

John Hansen 2 years agofrom Queensland Australia

I haven't heard of the movie but I like Dennis Quaid as an actor and especially movies based on sport. The fact that this is a true story would make it even more special also. Racism is wrong and needs to be defeated but unfortunately it seems to be getting worse in my country recently. Thank you for sharing the memories that this movie brought back. Good hub.

FlourishAnyway 2 years agofrom USA

Although I've never heard of the movie, it was educational and sad to hear about the effects of racism from your first hand perspective.

Bill Holland 2 years agofrom Olympia, WA

I've never heard of this movie so thanks for the recommendation and review...and your reflections are very interesting and heartfelt.

Ruby Jean Fuller 2 years agofrom Southern Illinois

I haven't seen the move but would like to. Racism is as old as time. The bible speaks of slavery and some were treated badly because of their color. I believe racism is taught. When a child is brought up to love everyone, he/she thinks nothing about color. I was taught that God made all colors and none were above the other. I'm on my way to watch the movie clip you provided. Thank you.

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Devika Primić 2 years agofrom Dubrovnik, Croatia

Hello Reynold Jay thank you very much for stopping by.

Reynold Jay 2 years agofrom Saginaw, Michigan

I have not heard about the movie. I will keep an eye out for it and will be sure to not miss an opportunity to view it. Well done HUB. Always a joy.